Bentley–Ottmann algorithm

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The Bentley-Ottmann algorithm is a sweep line algorithm for solving the line segment intersection problem on a plane, named after Jon Bentley and Thomas A. Ottman. It works by considering the intersections of the line segments with a "sweep" line which is moved progressively across the set of line segments.

See also


  • Explanation of Bentley-Ottmann algorithm [1]